Publications by authors named "Bugova G"

Background: Osteomas of the paranasal sinuses occur rarely in the pediatric population, we find only a few reference of symptomatic osteomas in the literature. Opinions on the indication for surgical treatment are controversial.

Case: The authors present a case of symptomatic osteoma of the right ethoimoidal sinus in a 12-year-old boy, who was treated surgically, with endoscopic endonasal approach.

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Objectives: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a severe potentially fatal disease of the mediastinum which spreads downwards from oropharyngeal region. Mortality varies from 11 to 40%. There is agreement on the importance of early diagnosis, aggressive surgical treatment and the need for a multidisciplinary approach.

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Background: Children with adenoid hypertrophy (AH) have impaired respiratory system defense mechanisms, such as mucociliary clearance. We hypothesized that AH negatively affects one of the most important aspects of mucociliary clearance-ciliary beat frequency (CBF) and that adenoidectomy could potentially restore this essential defence mechanism of the airways. This study evaluated the influence of AH and endoscopic adenoidectomy on the CBF of the nasal respiratory epithelium in children.

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Exposure to tobacco smoke is associated with a higher risk of respiratory tract diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of passive smoking on selected characteristics of children with adenoid hypertrophy. Sixty-one children with adenoid hypertrophy were enrolled in the prospective study.

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Aim: To evaluate microbial colonization of upper aerodigestive tract in children and to investigate the influence of adenoid hypertrophy, allergy and exposition to cigarette smoke on presence of pathogens.

Methods: In 43 children with adenoid hypertrophy and 17 healthy children bacterial culture was performed by a swab from middle nasal meatus, nasopharynx and tonsils. The effect of adenotomy, presence of allergy and exposure to passive smoking on bacterial colonization were investigated.

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Aim: The incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing. The aim of this work was to determine risk factors, diagnostic methods and extent of surgical treatment of malignant goiter.

Material And Methods: The authors retrospectively analyzed patients who were surgically treated for thyroid disease at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Comenius University, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Teaching Hospital in Martin, Slovakia, from the January 1st, 2006 to December 31st, 2013, for thyroid disease.

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Authors address the issue of a frequent benign tumour of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses -  inverted papilloma. They analyse the available diagnostic methods and treatment options. On the background of selected case reports of a rare malignant transformation they emphasize the need for longterm dispensarization as a part of management plan for patients with this oncological disease.

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